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Housing Affordability in Elk Grove, CA
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 32.3%
- California 41.7%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 52.6%
- California 55.3%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 25.6%
- California 31.4%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $2,730/mo
- California $2,946/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more7,06952.6%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more10,45125.6%
- Renters paying 50% or more3,70527.6%
- Median rent as a share of income: 32.0%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 22.6%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $872/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 5.0
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove, CA | 32.3% | 52.6% | 25.6% | 32.0% |
| Sacramento County | 38.8% | 56.1% | 27.3% | 33.1% |
| California | 41.7% | 55.3% | 31.4% | 32.8% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Elk Grove, CA?
- In Elk Grove, CA, 32.3% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Elk Grove compare with California?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Elk Grove is 32.3%, compared with 41.7% for California as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates